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G961 WBY

1989 Tvr 290 S

Green Petrol 2933cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2014
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

93,900 mi
Last recorded93,900 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2013
Typical for 1989 Tvr 290 S58,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG961 WBY
MakeTvr
Model290 S
Year1989
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,933cc
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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Fail 16 Dec 2013 93,900 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 16 Dec 2013 93,900 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2012 89,999 miles

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

steering column lower bush worn

Fail 11 Dec 2012 89,999 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3) DANGEROUS

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

steering column lower bush worn

Pass 14 Dec 2011 87,397 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

play in lower steering column bush

slight blow at exhaust front pipe

Pass 16 Dec 2010 84,655 miles

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

lower steering column bush adrift

Fail 15 Dec 2010 84,655 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

lower steering column bush adrift

Pass 2 Dec 2009 79,788 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2009 79,786 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 5 Oct 2009 79,782 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Jul 2008 79,483 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2007 79,152 miles

Battery insecure

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 10 Jul 2007 79,152 miles

Battery insecure

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 May 2006 78,235 miles

How Reliable is the Tvr 290 S?

Based on 4,357 MOT tests across 315 vehicles.

80.3%
Pass Rate
606
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
315
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp not working 61
Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings 60
position lamp(s) not working 57
position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp 54
fog lamp not working 53
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G961 WBY is a 1989 Tvr 290 S in Green with a 2,933cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1989 Tvr 290 S models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.0% with a typical mileage of 58,832 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Tvr 290 S fails its MOT is stop lamp not working, accounting for 61 recorded failures. If you're considering buying G961 WBY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Tvr 290 S typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 37 years old, this Tvr 290 S is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was G961 WBY registered?

G961 WBY is a 1989 Tvr 290 S, first registered on 29 August 1989.

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